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Question #N511

The following sentence contains a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined without a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. Which choice corrects the comma splice in the sentence? While the debate about whether the United States should have a single-payer healthcare system continues, many Americans support the idea of a single-payer system, believing that it would make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Which choice corrects the comma splice in the sentence?

A. While the debate about whether the United States should have a single-payer healthcare system continues, many Americans support the idea of a single-payer system, believing that it would make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

B. While the debate about whether the United States should have a single-payer healthcare system continues many Americans support the idea of a single-payer system, believing that it would make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

C. While the debate about whether the United States should have a single-payer healthcare system continues; many Americans support the idea of a single-payer system, believing that it would make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

D. While the debate about whether the United States should have a single-payer healthcare system continues, many Americans support the idea of a single-payer system because they believe that it would make healthcare more affordable and accessible.

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Correct Answer is: D

Choice D is correct because it corrects the comma splice by adding a conjunction to connect the two independent clauses. The original sentence incorrectly uses a comma to connect the two independent clauses. Choice A is incorrect because it repeats the original error. Choice B is incorrect because it creates a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect because it incorrectly uses a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.